The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and ...

I discussed Oil States International (NYSE: OIS ) in the past, and you can read the latest article here , published on January 3. At the start of 2025, OIS’s strategic priorities revolve aroundI have more than 14 years of experience in analyzing and writing on stocks. I write on both long and short sides in an unbiased manner. I have been covering the energy sectors for the past 7 years, with the primary focus on the oilfield equipment services sector. I also cover the Industrial Supply industry. I occasion ...

Momentum investing is essentially an exception to the idea of "buying low and selling high." Investors following this style of investing are usually not interested in betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. Instead, they believe that "buying high and selling higher" is the way to make far more money in lesser time.Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth potenti ...

Investors should also recognize that OIS has a P/B ratio of 0.50. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 1.21. Within the past 52 weeks, OIS's P/B has been as high as 0.60 and as low as 0.37, with a median of 0.46. Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be intere ...

Shares of Oil States International (OIS) have gained 1.7% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $5.44, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $7.25 indicates a potential upside of 33.3%.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $1.64. While the lowest estimate of $5.75 indicates a 5.7% increase from t ...

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use a v ...

Investors might want to bet on Oil States International (OIS) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this energy services company, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong ...

Oil States International (OIS) closed the last trading session at $5.33, gaining 1.9% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $7.25 indicates a 36% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $1.64. While the lowest estimate of $5.75 indicates a 7.9% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analy ...

Handsome oil prices are set to drive exploration and production, boosting demand for drilling and production equipment. This trend enhances the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas- Mechanical and Equipment industry.Investors remain optimistic about the sector's inorganic growth strategies and focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. With strong balance sheets and minimal debt, many companies offer resilience against market volatility. Key players include Oil States International Inc (OIS) , PEDEVCO Corp (PE ...

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the ...